Bath Jewish Burial Ground

In 1812, four men from the Jewish community in Bath leased this piece of land with a small cottage, on the edge of a stone quarry in Combe Down, Bath. The first burial, Sarah Moses, was in 1812. The burial ground was later extended, and a small adjoining strip of land was acquired in the mid-19th century. The cemetery continued in use until the early 1920s (when the community was so small in number, the site was no longer used), but research indicates that there were some later burials. Just over 40 headstones and tombs are visible today, but we believe there are many more burials here, where the headstones have been lost or where families could not afford to have one made. We are still un-covering hidden graves and fragments of inscriptions. Volunteers from the Friends of Bath Jewish Burial Ground, a registered charity, have worked hard to conserve and restore some of the headstones and the surrounding walls. We have researched the names on the headstones, using Census records and other sources: it’s a story of the Jewish community in Bath in the 19th and early 20th centuries and the migration routes of these families from so many places across Europe. You can find out about the people buried here, and download our app which expands on their stories and contribution to the working life of Bath - a previously hidden history that gives a wider view of life in the city than the popular Regency picture.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Greendown Place, Bradford Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5DD

Directions:

Greendown Place is alongside the Forester & Flower pub, opposite the mini-roundabout at the entrance to Mulberry Park. The gate to the burial ground is on the left as you enter Greendown Place.

Contact on day:

Christina

Telephone number:

+447884442385

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

We have a portable ramp. There are shallow steps down at the entrance, with a handrail. The site has uneven ground and there is some risk of tripping. We provide a few benches and chairs for people who cannot walk or stand for very long. There is some on-street parking in the surrounding area, and it is served by buses to Foxhill, Mulberry Park and Combe Down. Please note, there are no toilets on site, but there are toilets at The Hub cafe, Mulberry Park, 5-10 minutes walk away. Please, no dogs permitted (except assistance dogs): you may secure your dog on their lead by the gate.

Additional information

This is a cemetery and visitors are asked to be quiet and respectful of its peaceful atmosphere and significance. Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times, no running or shouting please! Advance enquiries or more information - email [email protected]

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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